Check out the Schedule of Events. Note that there will be an informal trip (no transportation provided) on Saturday evening to the Cincinnati Museum Center to see the "Mummies of the World" exhibit. This will complement a workshop on human preservation by Ronn Wade.

Interested in joining the HAPS-L discussion group? Make sure to check "Sign me up!" when registering!*NOTE: the HAPS-L discussion group is for members only. Not a member? Click HERE to join! Why join?

** Please Note: Online Registration will close on Thursday, March 5th at Midnight! All Registrations after the 5th will have to be made On-site. The registration desk will be in the Library on the 2nd floor of the Galen College of Nursing**

** Contingent faculty must meet the HAPS definition of contingent faculty found HERE.

Refund PolicyUntil the end of the regular registration period for the conference, a withdrawing registrant will receive a full refund minus a handling fee equal to 15% of the registration fee. From the beginning of the late registration period up to 5 business days before the conference begins, 75% of the registration fee will be refundable. No refunds will be made later than 5 days before the conference begins. Refund of fees requires an emailed request to info@hapsconnect.orgno later than 5 business days before the start of the conference. Refund requests received prior to the conferencemay notbe processed until after the conference end.

The last two decades has seen ground-breaking advances in basic and medical research, from the sequencing of the human genome to the identification of over 15 million human DNA variations, to the use of those variations to track down elusive disease genes and epigenetic factors. The wealth of genomic, proteomic, and epigenetics information combined with cutting-edge technologies has changed our past understanding of human disease. This course will examine the cellular, molecular, epigenetic basis of endocrine diseases as a model disease that connects the cellular processes with the physiology and pathophysiology at the tissue and whole organ level. The spectrum of disorders that produces type 2 diabetes will be the focus of younger population. This course uses case studies and current literature reviews in an asynchronous virtual format and will require an online coursework. The ability to interact in formal discussions will be available at the annual HAPS conference. The content of the course is directly applicable to those teaching classes ranging from physiology. This course is designed to facilitate your teaching as well as updating your content knowledge. This course will follow a completely on-line format and will require 20 hours of coursework.

This course is for college level instructors who want to become more familiar with basic educational research methods. Participants will learn about metacognition, how people learn, the basics of quantitative versus qualitative educational research methods, how to search the educational literature database, the scholarship of teaching, and develop a foundation for implementing classroom research and assessment. Participants will learn the material through directed readings, online weekly synchronous discussion forums, and face-to-face instruction at the HAPS 2015 meetings (or additional online reading/assignment component, should the participant not be able to attend the HAPS 2015 conference). In addition, participants will apply the information they have learned in the independent development of an educational research question they want to examine in their own classroom.

Obesity is thought to be caused by the interaction of a genetically susceptible individual with the obesogenic environment. Significant advances in the treatment of obesity, whether behavioral, surgical or pharmacological, have been proven successful at the individual level. However, little success has been achieved in preventing weight gain or maintaining weight loss at a population level. Given obesity's recent classification as a disease state, it is imperative that instructors of human anatomy and physiology-based courses are familiar with the growing body of knowledge on obesity prevention and treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to understand obesity with a multifactorial approach, addressing the genetic, biological, environmental, societal and multifactorial approach, addressing the genetic, biological, environmental, societal and behavioral aspects that interact on an individual and population level. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of knowledge gained from discussion and critique of published clinical and epidemiological studies into an instructor's curriculum.

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http://www.hapsweb.org/events/event_details.asp?id=492601Hyatt Regency San Antonio RiverwalkThe Hyattt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk is almost full! HAPS has increased the amount of blocked rooms. The group rate is $169 (+ taxes). Please call the hotel directly at 1-210-222-1234 to reserve a room. Don't forget to mention you are with the HAPS group!

HAPS is currently working to find another hotel to accommodate all attendees who do not have reservations at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. More information coming soon!

Schedule of Conference Events available soon. Conference app available in late April 2015.

Workshop Package(May 26-May 27) includes all workshops, box lunches both days, and transportation between the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk and The University of Texas at San Antonio - Downtown Campus on Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27.

Guest Fees apply to all guests who are not registered as participants for the conference, regardless of age. The guest fee allows a participant's guest to purchase a la carte tickets for optional events and to visit the exhibit hall. To attend the update seminars or workshops, a package (entire conference, update seminar or workshop package) will need to be purchased.

Other Events and Options

Sunday, May 24First-Timer's Breakfast - see the guide for first timers above for details.

Monday, May 25This year is a reception (in lieu of an annual banquet) that isincludedin theregistration fee.

Refund PolicyUntil the end of the regular registration period for the conference, a withdrawing registrant will receive a full refund minus a handling fee equal to 15% of the registration fee. From the beginning of the late registration period up to 5 business days before the conference begins, 75% of the registration fee will be refundable. No refunds will be made later than 5 days before the conference begins. Refund of fees requires an emailed request to info@hapsconnect.orgno later than 5 business days before the start of the conference. Refund requests received prior to the conferencemay notbe processed until after the conference end.

The last two decades has seen ground-breaking advances in basic and medical research, from the sequencing of the human genome to the identification of over 15 million human DNA variations, to the use of those variations to track down elusive disease genes and epigenetic factors. The wealth of genomic, proteomic, and epigenetics information combined with cutting-edge technologies has changed our past understanding of human disease. This course will examine the cellular, molecular, epigenetic basis of endocrine diseases as a model disease that connects the cellular processes with the physiology and pathophysiology at the tissue and whole organ level. The spectrum of disorders that produces type 2 diabetes will be the focus of the course. Type 2 diabetes is globally growing in incidence and is showing up in a younger population. This course uses case studies and current literature reviews in an asynchronous virtual format and will require an online coursework. The ability to interact in formal discussions will be available at the annual HAPS conference. The content of the course is directly applicable to those teaching classes ranging from introductory nutrition, human anatomy and physiology, and upper level courses in physiology. This course is designed to facilitate your teaching as well as updating your content knowledge. This course will follow a completely on-line format and will require 20 hours of coursework.

This course is for college level instructors who want to become more familiar with basic educational research methods. Participants will learn about metacognition, how people learn, the basics of quantitative versus qualitative educational research methods, how to search the educational literature database, the scholarship of teaching, and develop a foundation for implementing classroom research and assessment. Participants will learn the material through directed readings, online weekly synchronous discussion forums, and face-to-face instruction at the HAPS 2015 meetings (or additional online reading/assignment component, should the participant not be able to attend the HAPS 2015 conference). In addition, participants will apply the information they have learned in the independent development of an educational research question they want to examine in their own classroom.

Current Issues in Obesity Prevention and Treatment
June 8, 2015 - August 2, 2015
Krista Lee Rompolski, Ph.D.
Drexel University

Obesity is thought to be caused by the interaction of a genetically susceptible individual with the obesogenic environment. Significant advances in the treatment of obesity, whether behavioral, surgical or pharmacological, have been proven successful at the individual level. However, little success has been achieved in preventing weight gain or maintaining weight loss at a population level. Given obesity's recent classification as a disease state, it is imperative that instructors of human anatomy and physiology-based courses are familiar with the growing body of knowledge on obesity prevention and treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to understand obesity with a multifactorial approach, addressing the genetic, biological, environmental, societal and behavioral aspects that interact on an individual and population level. Special emphasis will be placed on the integration of knowledge gained from discussion and critique of published clinical and epidemiological studies into an instructor's curriculum.

Refund Policy:Until the end of the regular registration period for the conference, a withdrawing registrant will receive a full refund minus a handling fee equal to 15% of the registration fee. From the beginning of the late registration period up to 5 business days before the conference begins, 75% of the registration fee will be refundable. No refunds will be made later than 5 days before the conference begins. Refund of fees requires an emailed request to info@hapsconnect.org no later than 5 business days before the start of the conference. Refund requests received prior to the conference may not be processed until after the conference end.

Refund Policy:Until the end of the regular registration period for the conference, a withdrawing registrant will receive a full refund minus a handling fee equal to 15% of the registration fee. From the beginning of the late registration period up to 5 business days before the conference begins, 75% of the registration fee will be refundable. No refunds will be made later than 5 days before the conference begins. Refund of fees requires an emailed request to info@hapsconnect.org no later than 5 business days before the start of the conference. Refund requests received prior to the conference may not be processed until after the conference end.